What is the cheapest way to get from Penwortham to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Penwortham to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £4 - £6 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Penwortham to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Penwortham to Manchester is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Penwortham and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Penwortham to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Piccadilly Gardens via Bus Station and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Penwortham and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Penwortham to Manchester?

The distance between Penwortham and Manchester is 31 miles. The road distance is 32.9 miles.

How do I travel from Penwortham to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Penwortham to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs £11 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Penwortham to Manchester?

The train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Road takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Penwortham to Manchester bus from?

Penwortham to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penwortham to Manchester train from?

Penwortham to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Penwortham to Manchester?

The best way to get from Penwortham to Manchester is to train which takes 51 min and costs £11 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus and line 36 bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Penwortham to Manchester bus arrive?

Penwortham to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.

Where does the Penwortham to Manchester train arrive?

Penwortham to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Penwortham to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Penwortham to Manchester is 33 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Penwortham to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Penwortham to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3612+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Penwortham to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Penwortham and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Penwortham to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 36 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Penwortham to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
51 min
£11–22
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Preston to Manchesterrideshare 32.5 mi
57 min
£4–6
Bus, line 36 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 36 / ...
3h 51m
£9–16
Drive 32.8 mi
1. Drive from Penwortham to Manchestercar 32.8 mi
43 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Penwortham to Manchestertaxi 32.8 mi
43 min
£75–95

Penwortham to Manchester by train

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Distance: 30.6 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Penwortham, England and Manchester, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 51 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tesco to Piccadilly Gardens via Bus Station and Bolton Interchange in around 3h 51m.

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